The Springs At Stone Oak

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The Springs At Stone Oak!  Enjoyed by 86 neighbors, our gated community is located on Stone Oak Parkway, just east of Evans Road, in San Antonio's Stone Oak area.  Our neighborhood's developers, Ryland Homes and David Weekly Homes, opened their respective model home in The Springs in 1998, and the neighborhood's 86 homesites were built out by 2002.  

Latest News!

-- Meeting of the Springs Board of Directors

Date: Tuesday, December 6,, 2011

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: ProComm, 300 E Sonterra Blvd
Suite 350, San Antonio, TX  78258

Full AGENDA posted on the "Pages & Links" Documents for December 6, 2011 HOA meeting.

     Other Supporting Documents available in this section (if you are logged in as a
     member) are:

     - Nine (9) DRAFT resolutions, letters and a statutory notice required by new laws passed
      during the 82nd Texas Legislature session affecting Home Owner Associations
      beginning January 1, 2012.

     - Proposed Springs 2012 Budget to be adjusted for Late Fee Credits

     - Proposed Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CCRs) and Proposed Springs Bylaws
      if above nine (9) resolutions are approved.

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-- Letter from President Jerry Zimmermann
Explanation of Late Fee Credits and a $25 dues increase for 2012
For PDF file of the letter go to "Pages & LInks" under Documents for December 6, 2011 HOA meeting.  (You must be logged in as a member to view the file.) 

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--The Springs Halloween Costume Contest Winners

Visit our Halloween webpage for pictures.

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--From The Architectural Review Committee (ARC)

The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for the Springs at Stone Oak contains information that all Homeowners should possess and understand. This is the Restrictive Covenants or rules that apply to all Homeowners within the Springs at Stone Oak. The intent is to ensure that the quality of our neighborhood is maintained for the present and future.

The ARC's goal is to ensure that any proposed improvements conform to the conditions and restrictions that are addressed in our Declaration and Amendments. A proposed improvement is considered to be any "change" on any Lot in the Springs at Stone Oak. These improvements can range from re-painting in a different color (changing colors), re-roofing, or adding a swimming pool, deck or patio cover, with the focus here being a change to the property versus a "simple repair".

Each Homeowner is responsible for submitting the complete documentation (Improvement Request Form) and required plans for all proposed improvements to the Association Manager, ProComm Management, 300 E. Sonterra Boulevard, Suite 350, San Antonio, TX 78258, who will immediately review the forms for completeness and forward to the ARC for approval/disapproval. Your Improvement Request Form no longer requires a $25.00 processing fee, this was changed by the Springs Board of Directors in June 2011, simply mark the fee out on your request form. Please refer to your homeowner declarations for further explanation regarding our Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions - they are available on our HOA site under the Pages & Links tab, in the Permanent Documents section - http://www.thespringshoa.com/pages

As you can see, our neighborhood has restrictions that require all Homeowners to participate in maintaining their property to certain standards. This helps all Homeowners in ways, such as avoiding conflicts, property disclosures, and decreased values, along with having a nice neighborhood to call home. The ARC encourages improvements and needs all Homeowners to recognize that ARC approvals are needed prior to making improvements.

   Thank you,
Chairman, ARC (Position currently open)

Need An Improvement Request Form?

The ARC's improvement request form can be downloaded/printed from our HOA website (under Pages & Links - in the Permanent Documents section - http://www.thespringshoa.com/pages. You can also obtain the form by downloading it from the ProComm Management website. After completing the form and its required attachments you can mail or deliver it to ProComm at the address above.

Email us:

Jerry Zimmermann, President (for questions or to volunteer to serve on the ARC committee) - jlzimmermann@sbcglobal.com
More information under "New on the Website" on Pages & Links tab above or Click Here.

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--BexarMet and Stage 3 Watering

 
Just before the rains last Wednesday morning, when the Aquifer was down to 639, a lot of you were asking questions about Stage 3.  As of June 24 the level at the J17 well, which is what the EAA uses to determine water restrictions, has climbed to 645.  Some of the incremental increase is due to the fact that the rain water takes awhile to sink in, but the other reason is that due to the rains, we have all stopped watering.  That's why we tend to see a bump in the level over weekends.
 
While we are not currently in danger of slipping into Stage 3, that could change in the next week or two if we do not get any more rain and the temperatures continue to be at or near 100.  Stage 3 is a restriction imposed by the EAA on water utilities and well owners.  Each stage requires that the water utility cut back on the amount of water used by a certain percentage, based on allocated water rights.  In order to accomplish that reduction, SAWS has imposed certain restrictions on its customers, and BexarMet has done so through Stage 2, primarily to avoid confusion.
 
At this point, however, BexarMet has decided to make use of its non-Edwards water sources rather than imposing further restrictions on customers.  Unlike any other utility in Bexar County, BexarMet's water diversity includes 45% of non-Edwards water.  We do not always use all of the non-Edwards water because it tends to be more expensive, but this year we are bringing all the available non-Edwards water online, which should easily allow the utility to cut back on Edwards usage through Stage 3, and will therefore not require any further restrictions on your part.
 
Providing the drought does not get worse, that will be the situation.  Naturally if things change, you will be notified.  Please call me if you have any questions.
 
Lesley Wenger
BexarMet Board, Director, District 6
(210) 377-3636   

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--Dues Increase for 2011

The Springs Board of Directors has the authority to direct an increase of up to 10% of the current annual dues, as long as homeowners are informed of the dues increase amount for 2011 by December 31, 2010. Please review  Covenants, Conditions  and Restrictions  (CCR Article XXXV.)  The budget hearing, discussion, and approval took place on September 21, 2010 at our management company, ProComm.

More Information under "New on the Website" on Pages & Links tab above.:

     -Minutes HOA Directors Sept. 21, 2010 Meeting,

     -2011 Final Budget 

     -8% Increase in 2011 Annual Dues, a Q&A with Board President Jerry Zimmermann

     -CCR Article XXXV a PDF file (Permanent Documents on Pages & Links)

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--City Public Service Energy Rebates - A listing of various rebates available to homeowners when replacing current appliances and A/C plus other energy saving improvements. "New on the Website"  or click here.  Article courtesy Tom Ryan, HOA Board member.

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All About Our Updated Website

We've had this website presence for several years, but it is being updated with a new look, new information and increased security.  You must be a member to view the "Meet Your Neighbors" section and the "Discussions."  Only residents of The Springs at Stone Oak will be accepted as members.  To request Membership Access click the link under "Membership" to the right.

In the past anyone in San Antonio (or the USA for that matter) could see all information and participate in discussions.  By securing these areas for Springs residents ONLY, we hope to stimulate honest conversations that answer questions, inform and build community.

The homepage will focus on the latest news you need to know.  The website also has Permanent Documents (Bylaws, Covenants, Architectural Review committee Improvement Request form), Financial Information, Neighborhood Information and External Links found by clicking the "Pages & Links" tab across the top.

The tab "Our Info"contains contact information for all Board members and Committees in The Springs, plus detailed information for new and long-time homeowners concerning utilities, water restrictions, trash pick-up, and gate access information, etc.

More to come as we add guidelines for discussions, park reservations on the calendar, current board meeting minutes and financial information, and new information on the BexarMet Pressure Relief Valve Issues and Solutions.

Website Questions?  Contact web administrator at nancy.stinson@me.com.